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So his and Leon's match wasn't actually great teamwork with how their Pokémon complimented each other but more like Raihan doing his thing whether Leon liked it or not and Leon having to bend to his will basically.

. Okay so this is going to be a far-fetched and over-the-top theory, but I wanted to write about it lol. Some fans have speculated that one of the pictures in Hop and Leon's house could be of their father, who we never see or hear anything about during the game.

. One issue with the narrative of pokemon games is that the existence of the protagonists' father is only indicated through dialogue (with the exception of Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.)

. If you check out the post by @bluethealpha covering this picture, it is pointed out that in films, people wearing all white normally resemble a desceased person, and that, if you look carefully, the person in the photograph is different to that of Leon. The examples that are given for this are that the body shape is different, and there is a shadow under the nose indicating a mustache, rather than Leon's beard. Therefore, it is likely that this is supposed to be a lost relative, rather than an awkward young Leon.

. So does this mean we should take this hint with a pinch of salt? Maybe not. In the case of pokemon rivals, there has been the presence of fathers in the past on multiple occasions. (Eg: Cheran and Bianca's parents in Black and White; Lillie and Gladion's father and so on.) With this considered, the absence of Hop and Leon's father is more unusual than that of the Protagonist's.

. You could say that the absence of parents is a theme for all rivals in this game, with Bede being an orphan and Marnie's parents never being revealed. However, in Marnie's case, we never see the interior of her home like we do with Hop, so there's not an excuse to directly interact with her parents. Also, her townfolk are homogenised as 'Team Yell', so we could guess that her other family members are among them. With Bede, I think his character situation at the beginning of the game is used to make him distinct from Hop and Marnie, who both have some level of encouragement and support that Bede has never experienced.

. (It gets a little morbid from here) So why is Leon and Hop's father hinted but never spoken about? What makes this stranger is that there is absolutely no mention of Hop's father throughout the game. You'd think that Sonia's character would have a story to tell if something had happened to someone related to Leon. Therefore, this loosly suggests that what happened to Hop and Leon's father is too terrible to bring up in any conversation, almost confirming that he is either deceased or missing.

. If something happened to their father, WHEN did it happen? If Leon lost his father while he was completing the Gym Challenge, this would be another explanation for why he percieves his Champion title as bitter-sweet. Also, this would mean that Hop was either a baby or a toddler at the time, which would explain why Leon seems to be the only father-figure he has ever known.

. I don't want to go into this too much for sensitive reasons, but I think mental health in sport is a HUGE theme in these games that went under the radar. The 'Stiffen the upper lip' attitude is presented in all the characters, especially in Hop, Leon, Marnie and Bede. As the player character, we are thrown into a world where failure is stigmatised. When one person is successful, they are expected to be a superhero, and everyone around them is suddenly 'lesser.' Therefore, it's entirely possible that Hop and Leon's father was inevitable towards their characterisation for many reasons.

. In Motostoke, Sonia states that Leon 'Practically raised' Hop, further implying that he had to step in for a parent that wasn't there. Due to this, it is no wonder that Hop looks up to his brother more than anyone else, as he is the only father figure he has ever had. This also explains why Leon 'Really worries' about Hop, as Leon has probably always had to be like a dad as well as as a brother. Therefore, Leon leaving home due to his career would have had a significant impact on Hop.

. In addition, you may have noticed that Hop's hair is more like his mother's, while Leon's hair is more similar to that of his 'father' in the picture. Maybe this is one reason why there are so many pictures of Leon in the house, and none of Hop. If their mother is still grieving, this may not be down to personal preference, but because Leon resembles his long-lost father more than Hop does.

. Even if Hop was never truly able to get to know his father, he probably felt responsible for making him proud, alongside saving Leon's name, which would have had a crippling effect on his self-esteem. Also, if Leon did lose his father while completing the Gym Challenge, alongside his characterisation in Twilight Wings, this implies that both him and his brother's tipping points lie with their mental health. This again links to the endless cycle related to mental health in sport culture.

. So who is/was Leon and Hop's dad? I think he's a plot device in terms of his character, for the main themes of the game. This is still just a theory- I could just be overthinking this whole thing haha. I hope we have more storylines for the characters in the Crown Tundra, which maybe elaborate on this.

You can actually find it in Motostoke in the uniform shop when you go to the left of the Pokémon center down the stairs and across the bridge.

The uniform is framed on the wall and it turns out it's actually Kabu's (old) uniform.

A possible reason why one of Kabu's uniforms is displayed in Leon's and Hop's house could be their father (cause I don't see Leon doing it) swapped jerseys with Kabu, which would imply they've known and greatly respected each other. Maybe their father was a sort of rival to Kabu, another Gym leader perhaps or even going all the way back to when Kabu was still living in Hoenn. They could probably be close in age so it's not impossible that they've known each other for a long time if they really did meet in Hoenn.

. Okay so this is going to be a far-fetched and over-the-top theory, but I wanted to write about it lol. Some fans have speculated that one of the pictures in Hop and Leon's house could be of their father, who we never see or hear anything about during the game.

. One issue with the narrative of pokemon games is that the existence of the protagonists' father is only indicated through dialogue (with the exception of Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.)

. If you check out the post by @bluethealpha covering this picture, it is pointed out that in films, people wearing all white normally resemble a desceased person, and that, if you look carefully, the person in the photograph is different to that of Leon. The examples that are given for this are that the body shape is different, and there is a shadow under the nose indicating a mustache, rather than Leon's beard. Therefore, it is likely that this is supposed to be a lost relative, rather than an awkward young Leon.

. So does this mean we should take this hint with a pinch of salt? Maybe not. In the case of pokemon rivals, there has been the presence of fathers in the past on multiple occasions. (Eg: Cheran and Bianca's parents in Black and White; Lillie and Gladion's father and so on.) With this considered, the absence of Hop and Leon's father is more unusual than that of the Protagonist's.

. You could say that the absence of parents is a theme for all rivals in this game, with Bede being an orphan and Marnie's parents never being revealed. However, in Marnie's case, we never see the interior of her home like we do with Hop, so there's not an excuse to directly interact with her parents. Also, her townfolk are homogenised as 'Team Yell', so we could guess that her other family members are among them. With Bede, I think his character situation at the beginning of the game is used to make him distinct from Hop and Marnie, who both have some level of encouragement and support that Bede has never experienced.

. (It gets a little morbid from here) So why is Leon and Hop's father hinted but never spoken about? What makes this stranger is that there is absolutely no mention of Hop's father throughout the game. You'd think that Sonia's character would have a story to tell if something had happened to someone related to Leon. Therefore, this loosly suggests that what happened to Hop and Leon's father is too terrible to bring up in any conversation, almost confirming that he is either deceased or missing.

. If something happened to their father, WHEN did it happen? If Leon lost his father while he was completing the Gym Challenge, this would be another explanation for why he percieves his Champion title as bitter-sweet. Also, this would mean that Hop was either a baby or a toddler at the time, which would explain why Leon seems to be the only father-figure he has ever known.

. I don't want to go into this too much for sensitive reasons, but I think mental health in sport is a HUGE theme in these games that went under the radar. The 'Stiffen the upper lip' attitude is presented in all the characters, especially in Hop, Leon, Marnie and Bede. As the player character, we are thrown into a world where failure is stigmatised. When one person is successful, they are expected to be a superhero, and everyone around them is suddenly 'lesser.' Therefore, it's entirely possible that Hop and Leon's father was inevitable towards their characterisation for many reasons.

. In Motostoke, Sonia states that Leon 'Practically raised' Hop, further implying that he had to step in for a parent that wasn't there. Due to this, it is no wonder that Hop looks up to his brother more than anyone else, as he is the only father figure he has ever had. This also explains why Leon 'Really worries' about Hop, as Leon has probably always had to be like a dad as well as as a brother. Therefore, Leon leaving home due to his career would have had a significant impact on Hop.

. In addition, you may have noticed that Hop's hair is more like his mother's, while Leon's hair is more similar to that of his 'father' in the picture. Maybe this is one reason why there are so many pictures of Leon in the house, and none of Hop. If their mother is still grieving, this may not be down to personal preference, but because Leon resembles his long-lost father more than Hop does.

. Even if Hop was never truly able to get to know his father, he probably felt responsible for making him proud, alongside saving Leon's name, which would have had a crippling effect on his self-esteem. Also, if Leon did lose his father while completing the Gym Challenge, alongside his characterisation in Twilight Wings, this implies that both him and his brother's tipping points lie with their mental health. This again links to the endless cycle related to mental health in sport culture.

. So who is/was Leon and Hop's dad? I think he's a plot device in terms of his character, for the main themes of the game. This is still just a theory- I could just be overthinking this whole thing haha. I hope we have more storylines for the characters in the Crown Tundra, which maybe elaborate on this.

You can actually find it in Motostoke in the uniform shop when you go to the left of the Pokémon center down the stairs and across the bridge.

The uniform is framed on the wall and it turns out it's actually Kabu's (old) uniform.

A possible reason why one of Kabu's uniforms is displayed in Leon's and Hop's house could be their father (cause I don't see Leon doing it) swapped jerseys with Kabu, which would imply they've known and greatly respected each other. Maybe their father was a sort of rival to Kabu, another Gym leader perhaps or even going all the way back to when Kabu was still living in Hoenn. They could probably be close in age so it's not impossible that they've known each other for a long time if they really did meet in Hoenn.

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Hi everyone,

Mod Colette here of WritingwithColor. I live in the heart of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Just when you thought coronavirus was enough…

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On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was murdered by police in my city. 

He was a 46-year old Black man, handcuffed, unarmed and complying. White police officer, Derek Chauvin, murdered Mr. Floyd.

EX officer Chauvin was arrested on May 29, 2020. He’s been charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. There’s no charges yet against his accomplices, the 3 other officers that held Floyd down while Chauvin kept his knee on his neck for 9 minutes. They ignored his pleas, and the pleas from onlookers begging Chauvin to stop. 

“I can’t breathe.”

“They’re gonna kill me.”

“Mama!”

“Please—”

The Protests

There are several protests every day. Those who oppose us have run over protesters, including a semi truck. A Black Latino CNN reporter was arrested, even though he identified himself; his white co-worker not too far away was not arrested after he identified himself. This is a small sample; the incidents are endless.

Police reacted to peaceful marching with tear-gas and rubber bullets. This is in strong contrast to their reaction the other week, when heavily armed white people came to protest the covid-19 lockdown.

Opportunists have taken advantage of the crowds to loot, destroy, and cause chaos. 

This behavior is a consequence of robbing Black people of their lives. Society has been enslaving, assaulting, robbing, oppressing, and killing Black people for hundreds upon hundreds of years. Property is not as important as people. People cannot be replaced. 

On the other hand, this has moved far beyond looting and tagging stores. 

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said “We are now confronting white supremacists, members of organized crime, out of state instigators, and possibly even foreign actors to destroy and destabilize our city and our region.”

It is true and is confirmed. Groups of majority white people are strategically burning down PoC-owned businesses, libraries, groceries in food deserts, pharmacies. They’re attempting to burn apartment complexes and homes.

These people are not a part of the movement. 

I am not sleeping. I am watching. Watching my fellow Minnesotans protest, get tear-gassed, and keep getting back up to scream out George’s name.

I’m watching my community get together every day to rebuild, clean, and feed those in need. And then every night, guarding our streets from people who, again, don’t live here and do not care about George Floyd or justice.

As a Black woman in America, i’m scared. And I am not sleeping.

Please stay awake with me, with us, and help.

-Mod Colette, WWC

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We Love Lake Street https://www.welovelakestreet.com/ focus of much of the protest and damage is here. A highly diverse community of many Black, Latin and Native people and businesses. 

MN Freedom Fund https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/donate 

Black Lives Matter https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/

Google Doc of Organizations link here

You're not taking the easy route by taking medication.

Trying to deal with your mental illness on your own doesn't make you stronger than those who don't.

Being your own therapist also has the potential danger of misdiagnosing and therefore mistreating your illness, thus causing more harm than good.

There is no easy way out of mental illness, some people simply need medication since the cause of their illness is a chemical imbalance in their brain.

And some people want medication to help them come to a level where they can use the skills they acquired in therapy.

Seeking out professional help doesn't mean your therapist will do all the work for you.

Recovery is still something that only you yourself can do, a therapist merely leads you and your thinking in the right direction.

Refusing medication just because could hinder your recovery if you're actually in need of it.

You can't force a chemical imbalance away with pure willpower.

It is better than it used to be during my worst time but especially in the last few months I haven't been able to operate on the same kind if energy level I used to. I've had a lot of times where I was easily irritated. I hardly showed interest and if I did not to my usual extend.

Just because I'm better doesn't mean I'm good. I do have way less bad days and they're way less severe but my overall mood isn't always that great actually. I also do have way more good days again but they feel kind of off since I can't fully enjoy them like I could and that's what bothers me the most. I don't want to experience my life - especially the good things - so passively.

I am not yet where I want to be and it took me over two years being off my antidepressants to actually realise it.

I kind of forgot what a real good mood or a normal mood felt like after all this time suffering from depression.

I used to tell myself I just have to be better already since I wasn't as bad as I used to be.